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Immigration/Foreign Language

A notary public who is not an attorney places a Spanish-language advertisement in a local newspaper advertising notary services. What must be included in or posted with this advertisement under Government Code section 8219.5?

A

A notice in both English and Spanish stating that the notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice, plus the statutory fees the notary may charge.

B

A notice only in Spanish stating that the notary is not an attorney.

C

Nothing additional is required — notaries may advertise freely in any language.

D

A copy of the notary's commission certificate and surety bond information.

Correct Answer

A. A notice in both English and Spanish stating that the notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice, plus the statutory fees the notary may charge.

AI Explanation

Required content of foreign language advertising. Government Code section 8219.5 requires a notary who is not an attorney and who advertises in a language other than English to post with that advertisement a notice in both English and the other language that: (1) states 'I am not an attorney and, therefore, cannot give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matters,' and (2) lists the fees set by statute which a notary may charge.

Immigration/Foreign Language Question #300
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